2017-18 Influenza Season Recommendations

Influenza activity in our area is now widespread and people of all ages are affected. To create the safest environment for our patients, staff, and visitors during influenza season, Virginia Hospital Center is providing the following recommendations for the 2017-18 influenza season:

We encourage visitors of any age with symptoms of influenza-like illness (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue) to avoid visiting the Hospital if possible and stay home until better.

We encourage visitors of any age with symptoms of influenza-like illness (fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache, chills, and fatigue) to utilize the respiratory/hand hygiene stations and wear a surgical mask and clean their hands frequently.

Visitor Hours

While it is always recommended that you speak to the patient and/or the family to determine when visits would be welcome, below are the official visiting hours of the Hospital.

Infant security is our top priority at Virginia Hospital Center. Please read the following visitation and security procedures that are in place to protect your newborn’s safety:

Visitors must provide the name of the person they are visiting before they can enter the Mother/Baby Unit. If visitors are unable to provide this information, they will not be allowed to enter the unit.

All visitors must sign in and provide a government-issued photo ID (e.g., State-issued ID, driver’s license, Military ID, Passport or Green Card). The visitor will be issued a badge, which will expire at the end of the day.

Deliveries (food, flowers, etc.) from outside of the facility must be picked up in Lobby C in the Women & Infant building. Outside vendors are not permitted to enter the Mother/Baby Unit, NICU or Labor & Delivery Unit.